Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova has shaped women’s tennis for many years. She was a superstar and style icon in one and the same person. An era came to an end when the Russian announced her retirement on 26 February 2020.

Maria Sharapova won five grand slam titles in her unique career. She had just turned 17 when she beat title-holder Serena Williams in the 2004 Wimbledon final to become the first Russian to win the world’s most prestigious tournament. It qualified her for the WTA Championships in Los Angeles where she again overcame Serena Williams in the final. On 22 August 2005, she became the first Russian to top the world rankings.

With breaks, she was the world No.1 for a total of 21 weeks. Other grand slam titles came her way at the 2006 US Open, the 2008 Australian Open as well as the French Open in 2012 and 2014. Unforgettable is also her title hat-trick at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Not only as such but also in her role as a Porsche Brand Ambassador since 2013, she has shaped Porsche’s engagement in women’s tennis. During the course of her career, she won a total of 36 singles titles.

Personal details

Date of Birth: April 19th 1987
Place of Birth: Njagan (Russia)
Nationality: Russian
Residence: Los Angeles (USA)
Height: 188 cm
Plays: Right-handed
Tournament wins: 36
Highest world ranking: 1
Start of professional career: 2001
Hobbies: Interior design, baking, hiking and reading
Homepage: www.mariasharapova.com
Instagram: @mariasharapova
Facebook: @sharapova
Twitter: @MariaSharapova

The career of Maria Sharapova (Singles)

2017	Winner in Tianjin
2015	Winner in Brisbane and Rom Finalist at the Australian Open and Fed Cup Semi-finalist in Wimbledon
2014	Winner at the French Open, in Stuttgart, Madrid and Beijing
2013	Porsche Brand Ambassador Winner in Stuttgart and Indian Wells Finalist at the French Open, in Miami and Madrid Semi-finalist at the Australian Open
2012	Winner at the French Open, in Stuttgart and Rome Finalist at the Australian Open, WTA Finals, in Indian Wells, Miami and Peking Semi-finalist at the US Open
2011	Winner in Rome and Cincinnati Finalist in Wimbledon, Miami and at the Fed Cup Semi-finalist at the French Open
2010	Winner in Memphis and Strasbourg Finalist in Cincinnati
2009	Winner in Tokyo Finalist in Toronto
2008	Winner at the Australian Open, in Doha, in Amelia Island and at the Fed Cup
2007	Winner in San Diego Finalist at the Australian Open and at the WTA Tour Championships Madrid Semi-finalist at the French Open
2006	Winner at the US Open, in Indian Wells, San Diego, Zürich and Linz Finalist in Miami Semi-finalist at the Australian Open and in Wimbledon
2005	Winner in Tokyo, Doha and Birmingham Finalist in Miami Semi-finalist at the Australian Open, in Wimbledon and at the US Open World No. 1 for the first time
2004	Winner in Wimbledon, at the WTA Tour Championships Los Angeles, in Birmingham, Seoul and Tokyo WTA Player of the Year
2003	Winner in Tokyo and Quebec